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Independent adoption forms

 

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Independent Adoption sample checklist

The following forms are needed when filing a private adoption petition. Each adoption category requires a particular form(s), so you need to print only those forms that apply to your adoption. For questions, please call 503-945-5670.

 


 

Face Sheet

PDF, Word

Recommended for all adoptions; to help streamline the adoption process.

 

 

Adoption Disclosure Statement

PDF, Word

List of expenses related to adoption. Required for all adoptions.

 

 

Voluntary Adoption Registry Notification Sample Form

PDF, Word

For all adoptions. Print the Voluntary Adoption Registry home page to comply with the notification requirement per ORS 109.353.

 

 

Genetic and Medical History of Child and Family (CF 246)

PDF, Word

 

 

Non-State Department of Human Services (CF 246A, Genetic/Medical History)

PDF, Word

Required for all adoptions (except step-parent adoption). To be used in conjuction with CF 246. Please fill out as completely as possible.

 

 

Adoption report

(PDF 12 KB): Information from the original certificate. Required for all adoptions.

 

 

Request for Oregon Criminal History Information

PDF, Word

Mainly for step-parent and relative adoptions; all adults in the home must submit to a criminal background check. If a step-parent adoption, the biological or legal parent is exempted from this requirement.

 

 

Request for FBI Criminal History Information

PDF

Mainly for step-parent and relative adoptions; all adults in the home who have resided in Oregon less than five years must submit to an FBI criminal background check. If a step-parent adoption, the biological or legal parent is exempted from this requirement.

 

 

Waiver of Home Study and Placement Report Form and Instructions

PDF, Word

Mainly for step-parent and relative adoptions.

 

 

Request for Waiver of Independent Adoption Fees Statement of Household Earnings

PDF, Word

For people with limited financial resources and need a home study/post-placement report for their adoption. For more information view the description.

 

 

Affidavit Verifying Provision of Notice of Right to Payment for Adoption-Related Counseling Pursuant to ORS 109.346

PDF, Word

For most categories of adoption, except those listed here.

 

 

Notice of Right to Payment for Adoption-Related Counseling

PDF, Word

 

 

Private Agency and Independent Adoption Disruption/Dissolution Report

Only for the use of private adoption agencies to report an adoption disruption or dissolution.

PDFWord 

 

 

Page updated: April 17, 2012